Cherry Blossom Forecast 2024
Season Finished
2024 Season Summary
The cherry blossom season followed an average schedule in 2024, except in the Tokyo and Nagoya regions, where it was a later-than-average season and in northern Japan, where it was an earlier-than-average season.
See average blossom timing2024 Nationwide Timing
Last update:
Major Cities
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 29 | April 4 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Kyoto | Opened: March 29 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Osaka | Opened: March 30 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 28 | April 2 to 9 |
End of Season |
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 27 | April 1 to 8 |
End of Season |
Kyushu, Shikoku and Chugoku
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | Opened: March 27 | April 1 to 8 |
End of Season |
| Kumamoto | Opened: March 26 | March 31 to April 6 |
End of Season |
| Hiroshima | Opened: March 25 | April 2 to 8 |
End of Season |
| Matsuyama | Opened: March 27 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Takamatsu | Opened: March 29 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
Kansai
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | Opened: March 29 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Osaka | Opened: March 30 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Nara | Opened: March 31 | April 5 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Yoshino | Opened: March 31 | April 4 to 8 |
End of Season |
Kanto and Chubu
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Opened: March 29 | April 4 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Nagoya | Opened: March 28 | April 2 to 9 |
End of Season |
| Yokohama | Opened: April 1 | April 6 to 10 |
End of Season |
| Kanazawa | Opened: April 1 | April 6 to 14 |
End of Season |
| Takayama | Opened: April 10 | April 14 to 20 |
End of Season |
| Fuji Five Lakes | Opened: April 7 | April 12 to 19 |
End of Season |
| Matsumoto | Opened: April 7 | April 11 to 18 |
End of Season |
Tohoku and Hokkaido
| Opening Date | Est. Best Viewing* | Current State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima | Opened: April 3 | April 9 to 16 |
End of Season |
| Sendai | Opened: April 2 | April 7 to 15 |
End of Season |
| Kitakami | Opened: April 9 | April 13 to 18 |
End of Season |
| Kakunodate | Opened: April 14 | April 16 to 20 |
End of Season |
| Hirosaki | Opened: April 14 | April 17 to 24 |
End of Season |
| Hakodate | Opened: April 18 | April 22 to 29 |
Past Peak |
| Sapporo | Opened: April 18 | April 24 to 29 |
Past Peak |
* The opening estimates are by Japan Weather Association, except Yoshino which is by Yoshino Town and Fuji Five Lakes (referring to the situation around Lake Kawaguchiko) which is estimated by japan-guide.com. The best viewing periods are estimated by japan-guide.com. We consider "best viewing" to start a little bit before full bloom and last into the period when petals start to fall.
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